The boys are out getting haircuts this morning. It's wonderfully quiet. Just me and the dog. I'm debating taking them out to Denver tomorrow for pictures. I regret that I haven't taken nearly as many pictures as I should have over the years. All of those moments are lost to me... and it makes me sad sometimes. So, yes. Pictures. Denver is far, though. Nearly a third of the way to Vegas... which brings me to the next topic. My trip to Vegas will be short. Too short, in fact. Just time to pop in, get my hair done, eat some sushi and spend some time with family and not nearly enough time with friends. I'm trying to talk Bee and Jenny into a visit this June or July. I think they'd both love it here in the summer. Bee got through a rather cold late winter/early spring visit last year (really? That long ago?? Seems like it was just a few weeks sometimes) without blowing up the state... so I think the summer, with its wildflowers and song birds, just might win her over. Maybe. And Ken might be heading out our way, too, soon. We'll see how the plans all iron out, I suppose.

My new job is really amazing. I love it. I'm busy and challenged and relaxed all at the same time. They are the nicest people I've ever known... and everyone is so great to work with. There are a billion times a day I wish I could update with something amazing that happened to me there... like my boss telling me that I'm already such an asset, or sending me a note saying he hopes my headache goes away... stupid little things that should come naturally to employers when they're dealing with the PEOPLE (key word) that work for them.. but that so often just don't. I'm very lucky.